Tag: Disney California Adventure
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CHOC Walk in the Park Through the Lenses of Team Daps Magic
On Sunday August 20, 2023, thousands of supporters of CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) headed to the Disneyland Resort for the return of the CHOC Walk in the Park. The last CHOC Walk in the Park was in 2019, before the pandemic. Since then, the CHOC Walk went digital and then last year became…
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Ahsoka and a Walk – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #674
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! There is a lot of exciting things to talk about this week on the show. This includes CHOC Walk during a tropical storm, and also just the Disneyland Resort in general during Tropical Storm Hilary. The Geeks also show off another Indy Cam with the corner’s favorite little pup. Things then…
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Plaza de la Familia Foodie Guide Released Ahead of September 1st Kickoff at Disneyland Resort
On September 1st, the Plaza de la Familia will be returning to the Disneyland Resort. Specifically in Disney California Adventure, Plaza de la Familia is a joyous celebration that embraces the bonds of families and also gives a taste of Día de los Muertos. It runs from September 1st through November 2nd, 2023. During this…
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VIDEO: Tropical Storm Hilary Descends on Disneyland Resort
The Happiest Place on Earth was one of the wettest places on Earth on Sunday, August 20, 2023. With the arrival of Tropical Storm Hilary, the entirety of Southern California received a deluge of water throughout the day. Tropical Storm Hilary brought 2.1 inches of rain (according to the Apple Weather App) around Disneyland. Despite…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Halloween Food Offerings
It is almost Halloween at the Disneyland Resort. Starting on September 1, 2023, there will be pumpkins, treats, and Oogie Boogie taking over the Disneyland Resort. One of the highlights of Halloween every year is the wide range of treats that are offered at The Happiest Place on Earth. The treats will be arriving in…
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In Summer! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #673
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover on a very warm week. The show starts off with an update on the CHOC Walk Pickle Milkshake Challenge ahead of the CHOC Walk on Sunday. Then things move on to all of the topics of the week. This includes Phat Cat Swinger’s…
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Magic Key Dance Party Kicks Off in Disney California Adventure
On the evening of August 14, 2023, Magic Key holders lined up to experience the Magic Key Dance Party at the Disney Junior Theater in Disney California Adventure. The event started a bit later than expected but then soon proved to be quite popular. At the event, Magic Key holders could pick up a DuckTales magnet,…
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“Rogers: The Musical” Composer Explains Why Bucky Barnes Doesn’t Have a Bigger Role in the Show
This summer at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure, fans have been able to experience Rogers: The Musical. This is a musical telling of the story of Stever Rogers, or Captain America, that is being offered on a limited basis at the Disneyland Resort. For some fans, a big question has come up while…
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Sunday Spotlight: Frozen – Live at the Hyperion
Welcome back to another Sunday Spotlight! This week we take a look back at Frozen – Live at the Hyperion. This theatrical recreation of Frozen was presented at Disney California Adventure from May 2016 through March 2020. The show basically followed the plotline that was seen in Frozen, the musical movie that was released by…
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Celebration Begins November 10th
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort will be returning on November 10, 2023 and continue through January 7, 2024. This year’s festivities will include many favorite celebrations with some new offerings as well that will be able to be enjoyed by guests for two months. During this time, guests will once again get to enjoy…
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Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop Gets San Fransokyo Square Updates as Area Continues Transformation
Work continues on the transformation of the Pacific Wharf as it becomes San Fransokyo Square, which is set to be officially be opening on August 31st. Over the weekend, Daps Magic team member Angela stopped by to check out the transformation. One thing that quietly got transformed was the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop. There…
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A Birthday and a World Premiere – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #669
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover including an update to the CHOC Walk Pickle Milkshake Challenge, Disneyland’s Birthday, Bob Iger’s contract extension, the world premiere of Haunted Mansion, San Fransokyo Square’s official opening date, and also Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band performing on the Rivers of…
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Disney Junior & Friends Playdate Coming to Disneyland Resort in August
Fans of Disney Junior and the many friends found on it will want to be at the Disneyland Resort, specifically Disney California Adventure, on August 19th and August 20th for the Disney Junior & Friends Playdate. Details about this event were released on the Disney Parks Blog earlier today. Check out the specifics below: Book…
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PHOTOS/VIDEOS: World Premiere of “Haunted Mansion” Materializes at Disneyland Resort with Characters, Costumes, and Props
The Disneyland Resort played host on Saturday night to Disney’s newest film, Haunted Mansion. The world premiere was screened at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure. Before the actual world premier was seen by members of the media, special guests, and D23 members, a special red carpet was set up outside of the Haunted…
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Disneyland Resort Prepares for World Premiere of “Haunted Mansion”
The Disneyland Resort is hosting the world premiere of the Haunted Mansion movie. The film which brings to life the iconic attraction of the same name is set to be released into theaters on July 28, 2023. To celebrate the world premiere, special guests including cast members from different iterations of the Haunted Mansion from…
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San Fransokyo Square Officially Opening at Disney California Adventure on August 31
Guests who have been visiting Disney California Adventure in recent months have been able to see the progress being made on the transformation of Pacific Wharf into San Fransokyo Square. This transformation, announced at the 2022 D23 Expo, sees the world and characters of Big Hero 6 get a permament at the Disneyland Resort. It…
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Oogie Boogie Bash Tickets Sell Out in Less Than 12 Hours
Oogie Boogie Bash, the Disneyland Resort Halloween Party in Disney California Adventure, is as popular as ever. Evidence of this could be seen as thousands of guests hopped into a virtual queue to attempt to get tickets for the party that runs on select nights from September 5 through the Halloween season. The result was…
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GEEK EATS: San Fransokyo Square Foods
San Fransokyo’s transformation continues as the area changes from Pacific Wharf into its new form. Soon guests visiting the area will be able to not only be immersed in an area inspired by Big Hero 6, but also get to taste some delicious foods and drinks while there! Starting on July 19, guests will be…
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The Creators of ‘Rogers: The Musical’ Assemble to Talk About its Creation
On June 29, 2023, members of the media were invited to the Hyperion to experience the world premiere of Rogers: The Musical. Following this performance, several of the creators of Rogers: The Musical sat down to talk about how they created it during a special Q&A panel. The panel was made up of the following…
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San Fransokyo Square Construction Updates – July 2, 2023
The transformation of Pacific Wharf into San Fransokyo Square is continuing to make progress in Disney California Adventure. With only a little over a month to go until completion in mid-August, new details can be spotted with each visit to this area. Our Daps Magic team was there to document the changes on July 2,…
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Rogers: The Musical – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #667
Welcome to this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, because of the 4th of July, the schedule of the show changed a bit. However, there was still a lot to talk about. This included the 4th of July celebrations at the Disneyland Resort, everything about Rogers: The Musical at Disney California Adventure, and also the Geeks’…
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The 562nd Air Force Band Brings Added Patriotism to Disneyland Resort for 4th of July Celebration
The 562nd Air Force Band could be heard playing throughout the Disneyland Resort on July 3rd as a part of the 4th of July celebrations that included this band, the 1st Marine Division Band, fireworks, a World of Color tag, food, and the opening of Rogers: The Musical. The band performed in different iterations at…
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Toes Get Tapping as the 1st Division Marine Band Helps Disney California Adventure Celebrate Independence Day
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort on July 3rd got the privilege of seeing and hearing the 1st Marine Division Band perform at Disney California Adventure on July 3rd. The band, based in Camp Pendleton, brought several styles and genres of music to The Happiest Place on Earth. Throughout the weekend, the band in its different…
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‘Rogers: The Musical’ Premium Viewing Experience – Is it Worth It?
Rogers: The Musical is arguably the hottest must-do experience at the Disneyland Resort right now. Its “I could do this all day” spirit will no doubt make this show the event of the summer! For those who would like to join the fun, there are three ways to get in – the Premium Viewing Experience…